Players like Roberto Gagliardini
CM/CDMHellas Verona · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitRoberto Gagliardini's profile ↗
The players most similar to Roberto Gagliardini are Rubén Alcaraz, Anouar El Azzouzi, Enric Llansana. Doppel rates Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) a 79/100 overall match — 92/100 on tactical profile. For a cheaper option, Rubén Alcaraz scores 79/100 at about €300k. Data as of September 2026.
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Roberto Gagliardini is a robust defensive midfielder, excelling in breaking up play and controlling the tempo with his impressive passing range. Ranking in the top 29% of his positional peers, he showcases elite aerial ability and defensive contributions, making him a reliable presence in midfield. While his injury history raises concerns about availability, his strength in tackles and interceptions, combined with accurate long balls, ensures he remains a key asset for Hellas Verona when fit.
Strengths: Touches, Aerial duels won, Tackles + interceptions. Availability: 38 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Roberto Gagliardini
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rubén Alcarazsimilar↗ | Cádiz | 35 | €300k | 92 | 79 |
| 2 | Anouar El Azzouzisimilar↗ | PEC Zwolle | 25 | €1.6m | 92 | 78 |
| 3 | Enric Llansanasimilar↗ | Go Ahead Eagles | 25 | €2.1m | 91 | 81 |
| 4 | Terry Devlinsimilar↗ | Portsmouth | 23 | €3.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 5 | Lucas Robertonesimilar↗ | Almería | 29 | €1.9m | 90 | 77 |
| 6 | Philipp Sandersimilar↗ | Borussia M'gladbach | 28 | €4.2m | 90 | 78 |
| 7 | Samú Costasimilar↗ | Mallorca | 26 | €15m | 89 | 78 |
| 8 | Jefferson Lermasimilar↗ | Crystal Palace | 32 | €5.5m | 89 | 78 |
| 9 | Peer Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | AZ Alkmaar | 26 | €13m | 89 | 78 |
| 10 | Pape Gueyesimilar↗ | Villarreal | 27 | €39m | 88 | 78 |
| 11 | Darko Nejašmićsimilar↗ | NEC Nijmegen | 27 | €4.1m | 87 | 78 |
| 12 | Casemirosimilar↗ | Manchester United | 34 | €5.5m | 87 | 80 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · last 3 seasons
Why these players match Roberto Gagliardini
≈ 100% Roberto Gagliardini · strong: Accurate long balls, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Duels won /90, Tackles + interceptions /90
≈ 100% Roberto Gagliardini · strong: Clearances, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Clearances /90, Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90
≈ 100% Roberto Gagliardini · strong: Aerial duels won, Duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Aerial duels won /90, Duels won /90, Clearances /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Roberto Gagliardini?
By Doppel's fit score, Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) is the closest profile to Roberto Gagliardini, with a 79/100 overall match. Anouar El Azzouzi and Enric Llansana are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Roberto Gagliardini?
Yes. Rubén Alcaraz (Cádiz) plays a similar central midfielder role and rates 79/100 at roughly €300k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Roberto Gagliardini?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Roberto Gagliardini's 2025/26 season, then ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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